Journeys of The Spirit Newsletter, November 7th, 2018

WHAT’S NEW? Tonight we are in transitionto a New Moon

A new Moon begins tonight which is sometimes associated with a period of re-birth or new beginnings. In astrological terms it is the beginning of a new lunar cycle.

If you feel a strong connection to the moon you may perform a cleansing ritual today to prepare yourself for this period of transition. Some rituals involve writing down notes of things you no longer wish to hold onto and burning them with the smoke carrying those troubles away.

The new moon represents a fresh start and a great time to question old habits.

EVENTS, JOURNEYS + WEBINARS!

Have you been thinking … “Where can I go where all parts of my being come alive… where my mind, spirit, soul and body vibrate with life and color?”“How can I open myself up to an endless world of possibilities?” “Does a place like this exist?” Our answer to you is: YES! and this place is INDIA!

India brings alive the colors of life and blends them together into a fine tapestry of joy never experienced before. Imagine yourself talking with some of the most sought after spiritual gurus. Contemplate the cleansing joy of bathing in the mountainous sacred Ganges river, in one of the most holy of lands. Fantasize about witnessing the edifice of LOVE: the Taj Mahal and realize the true nature of love and beauty. All of this awaits you and so much more on our trek to India!

This unique retreat with Terry Hodgkinson possesses the tools and experiences you’ve been looking for to makes the life changes you know you need to make now. India’s soil is rich in energy and practices that will reshape your thinking and completely change your world.

Join David Ault on this profoundly heart-opening spiritual journey of service to Siem Reap, Cambodia – home of the incredible ancient temples of Angkor Wat. To open oneself deeply, to risk feeling the suffering of others, and to wish to relieve that suffering – is the definition of compassion and the cultivation of the Buddha within us. As Gandhi once said: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore the amazing temple complex at Angkor Wat! Built in the 12th century, Angkor Wat lies north of the modern town of Siem Reap and was originally Hindu dedicated to the God Vishnu.

Service is often called unconditional love in action – to give totally of yourself is to be free of ego, 100% present, doing what is needed without judgment. In these moments our heart opens and the truth of who we are comes through – our divine presence. Volunteer travel is a powerful experience – you risk coming home with a clearer vision of what you want in life, a deeper sense of self-realization, and clarity about who you are and your purpose in life!

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CONFRONTATION OR CONVERSATION?

One of humanity’s biggest fears is that of confrontation. So often when feeling like someone is in our face, we don’t speak our feelings and then we’re angry afterward. Our anger can then manifest as passive-aggressive behavior. But truly it’s not about dealing with our behavior or learning to speak up that’s the underlying issue – it’s what we believe about confrontation.

Impeccability of the word is the key to creating a beautiful and healthy life dream. So it behooves us to look at the word confrontation since we create our reality with the word. A common definition is: An open conflict of opposing ideas, forces, creeds, etc. When we feel like someone is raising their voice to us, disagreeing with us, getting angry or doing their best to make us feel small – we call that confrontation.

Now let’s look at the word conversation. A common definition is:An interchange of thoughts, information, etc., by spoken words; oral communication between persons; talk.Here we are referring to an exchange of ideas, it doesn’t matter if they are opposing or not – as this definition implies that the communication is non-aggressive.

What makes conversation aggressive is our attachment to concepts. When we believe that we’re right and we’re willing defend our beliefs, thought forms, points of views and opinions to the point of anger – that’s mental slavery. We’re being ruled by what we believe and anything that doesn’t align with what we believe frightens us. The structure of our ego-mind is shaking and we’ll do anything to protect that structure.

George Barnard Shaw once said; “Our ideals like the Gods of old, are constantly demanding sacrifices.” Shaw’s got a good point – as soon as you start to defend your point of view you are at war. Of course concepts cannot fight a war, only humans can, and they’re the ones who are going to be sacrificed. It’s scary to think the mind can be so attached to its beliefs that it will project its anger out at others and even harm them to protect those concepts!

Human consciousness expands when we share ideas without attachment. People die when we want to be right and protect our ego mind’s structure. When someone starts arguing with you, understand that there’s no confrontation at all – you’re simply dealing with a frightened person projecting anger, it has nothing to do with you. Confrontation can only occur when two sets of ideals are in conflict. When you no longer need to defend your mental structure the whole concept of confrontation no longer is truth.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t express your point of view in life. I am only suggesting that you share it without attachment knowing that there is nothing to be afraid of if someone does not agree with you. Have compassion for the person who is making him or herself ill defending a concept that they are so attached to. Speak your peace, detach and let go.

Truly, there is only conversation, and it is up to you to create that reality based on where you place your faith. It’s your choice – you can put your faith in conversation and uphold the expansion of consciousness or you can put your faith in confrontation and the conflict of rigidly held beliefs and points of view that you are too scared of detaching from. I don’t know about you, but I know where I’m placing my faith!

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